Traffic Engineering & Operations
Traffic Engineering and Operations are part of the Public Works Department and are tasked with managing a safe and efficient transportation system that includes vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian and transit traffic, traffic control and streetlighting in the City of Lee’s Summit.
The Traffic Engineering Group is under the direction of the City Traffic Engineer and is responsible for the planning, design and operation of all traffic control within the City. This includes; traffic signals, roundabouts, signs, speed limits, school zones, traffic calming, parking, pavement marking, etc. The Traffic Engineering Group is also responsible for transportation planning, traffic impact assessment (development), street lighting, multi-modal facilities and networks for bicycles, pedestrians, transit and general traffic engineering efforts to improve safety, mobility and efficiency; such as access, intersection, crash, sight visibility and roadside evaluation. This group works in cooperation with other city departments, adjacent jurisdictions, MARC and MoDOT to provide the best transportation network possible for Lee’s Summit.
The Traffic Operations Group is under the guidance of the Public Works Operations Superintendent and is responsible for maintenance of the traffic control and street light networks in Lee’s Summit; including signs, pavement markings and traffic signals.
Publications
The Access Management Code takes a comprehensive view of property access relative to the function of the streets from which it is provided. The objective of access management is to optimize, or find that right balance, between property access and traffic safety and efficiency, particularly along arterial and collector streets.
The City of Lee’s Summit adopted Resolution 10-17 to guide future development and transportation improvements that foster the Livable Streets concept. The resolution requires consideration of people of all ages and abilities, and all transportation users including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, cars, trucks, motorcycles, and buses in the design and operation of safe and efficient travel networks. The Bicycle Friendly Community and Walk Friendly Community programs may provide some assessment of non-motorized travel accommodation throughout the City.
The City of Lee’s Summit completed a Bicycle Friendly Community Application in 2010 and 2011. The Bicycle Friendly Community Program is administered by the League of American Bicyclist. The City received “Honorable” mention in 2010 and 2011. Along with recognition, the City received a Bicycle Friendly Community Feedback Report to support future improvement.
The City of Lee’s Summit completed a Walk Friendly Community Application in 2011. The Walk Friendly Community Program is administered by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, sponsored by FedEx, the US Federal Highway Administration, and the UNC Highway Safety Research Center. The City received “Bronze” designation in 2011 (and is one of only 21 communities in the country to receive designation as a Walk Friendly Community). Along with recognition, the City received a Walk Friendly Community Report Card and Feedback to support future improvement.
The Sidewalk Assessment was completed in 2009 and is an inventory and condition assessment report of the sidewalk system in Lee's Summit.
The Thoroughfare Master Plan was drafted in 2006 and is a comprehensive solution which establishes short and long-range transportation improvement priorities.
The Transit Demand Assessment was completed in 2009 and is a report that covers existing transit services, transit demand, and transit needs for Lee's Summit.
The Bicycle Transportation Plan is pending approval by the Planning Commission and is a context sensitive approach and comprehensive plan for existing and future bicycle transportation in Lee's Summit.
The Greenway Master Plan was developed by the Parks and Recreation Department in 1998, updated most recently in 2007, as the greenway and recreational trail system in Lee's Summit.
Brochures & General Information
Facts About Children at Play Signs
Establishing Speed Limits
Level of Service Policy
Lighting Maintenance
Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program
Roundabouts
Facts about School Zones
Traffic Control Permitting
Facts about Traffic Control Signs
Traffic Maintenance
Traffic Pavement Marking and Signing Design Guide
Traffic Standards and Specifications
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